Motivations Using Social Networking Sites on Quality Work Life

Nowadays, social networking site (SNS) is one of the fastest growing Internet use. It is also one of social media platforms that encouraged social interaction in a virtual environment. Even several studies have focused on the motives behind the usage of SNS, less study has been conducted locally. So...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2014-05, Vol.130, p.524-531
Main Authors: Omar, Aida Shekh, Rashid, Wan Edura Wan, Majid, Afiza Abdul
Format: Article
Language:English
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quality work life
social networking sites
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Summary:Nowadays, social networking site (SNS) is one of the fastest growing Internet use. It is also one of social media platforms that encouraged social interaction in a virtual environment. Even several studies have focused on the motives behind the usage of SNS, less study has been conducted locally. Some studies exist, but their conclusions are still insufficient and sometimes even inconsistent. Hence, this conceptual paper attempt to dicsuss several factors of motivations using SNS towards the quality of work life which include i) interpersonal relationship and ii) personal health and well-being of the staff. It is expected that the discussion of this proposed study will assist to identify the critical motives of using SNS that lead to better quality of work life. In short, this study will provide significant contribution not only to the employees but also to the designers, developers, researchers, organization and society.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.04.061